Eddie Murray Rookie Card Value

by admin on March 11, 2011

Considering his accomplishments, an Eddie Murray rookie card remains popular. The 1978 Topps Eddie Murray rookie card, graded BGS 8.5 sells for around $325 while a 1978 Topps Eddie Murray rookie card with a grade of Gem MT 10 sells for more than $4,000. These number show how important the condition of the Eddie Murray baseball card matters. Many Eddie Murray RC cards are off-center due to poor printing from Topps when they were produced. The cards are very hard to find in Mint 9 condition or better.

One of his greatest achievements is his ability as a switch hitter, considered one of the best in the game’s history, leading him to be nicknamed “Steady Eddie”. As one of 12 children, he and his siblings made up their own competitive baseball team so it was no surprise when he became a third round draft choice for the Baltimore Orioles in 1973. After playing in the minors, he debuted professionally in 1977, being named the AL Rookie of the Year. Murray had a remarkable career from his first start to 1988, becoming a yearly candidate for MVP, twice runner up. In 1983, he helped his team in the World Series but in 1988, he was traded to the LA Dodgers with a great career until signing with the New York Mets in 1992 on a two-year contract although the team struggled. From 1994 to 1997, he played for the Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Anaheim Angles, and Los Angeles Dodgers but his strong presence at the plate was gone. Then in the summer of 1995, Murray had his 3,000th hit, won game three of that year’s World Series, and just a year later, hit his 500th career home run. Murray retired in 1997 but was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

There are many different Eddie Murray baseball cards that are worth buying. Murray has become a legend with Baltimore Orioles fans. Autograph Eddie Murray baseball cards have become just as popular as his rookie card. These signed cards sell for $75-$100 which make them affordable and great investments. Here is a list that we have compiled of some of the most valuable Eddie Murray baseball cards that have ever been produced.

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